The Lumber Manufactory · 2 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer
Tupelo, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe Lumber Manufactory (TLM) is building the sustainable future of the lumber industry with next-generation sawmill technology. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead hands-on development and continuous improvement of sawmills, focusing on optimizing production systems and enhancing operational performance.
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Responsibilities
Lead hands-on process improvement efforts to improve safety, quality, throughput, delivery, and cost across manufacturing operations
Develop and refine manufacturing processes that deliver consistent, compliant product with high yield and low variability
Drive day-to-day process stability through production troubleshooting, root cause analysis of downtime and defects, line balancing, takt time optimization, and bottleneck elimination
Lead structured continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen events, waste reduction, cycle time reduction, and labor productivity improvements
Design and implement equipment, tooling, and automation solutions that enable productivity gains, reduce labor time, and improve process repeatability
Enable new product introduction and scaling by developing production processes, implementing DFM improvements, supporting pilot builds and ramp-ups, and planning capacity for growth
Optimize factory layouts and material flow to improve work center performance across log yard, kilns, production lines, and finished goods packaging, loading, and shipping
Build and maintain production performance metrics to prioritize improvement work and enable data-driven operational decision making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or related engineering discipline from an accredited university
2-5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment; internships, co-ops, or substantial hands-on extracurricular manufacturing work are considered
Demonstrated hands-on experience supporting production, quality, or process improvement efforts
Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to work directly on the factory floor
Preferred
Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement, and standard work
Experience with statistical process control, process capability, or data-driven manufacturing approaches
Comfort spending significant time on the factory floor and collaborating across engineering, operations, and maintenance
Exposure to heavy equipment, machinery, or industrial manufacturing environments
Experience in wood products or forestry
Ability to independently own projects end-to-end in a fast-paced, startup environment
Benefits
100% employer-paid health coverage for employees and dependents (medical, dental, vision)
Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Company
The Lumber Manufactory
The Lumber Manufactory is a sawmmilling company that offers sustainable manufacturing of dimensional wood products.
Founded in 2023Washington, District of Columbia, USA
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$52.1M2025-09-22Series B· $35M
2025-02-04Series Unknown· $13M
2024-05-28Seed· $4.1M
Leadership Team
Andrew Arsht
Co-Founder
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